Saïno ‎– Saïno (1982, LP, France)

SIDE A
A1. Saino (6:37)
A2. Alost (7:27)
A3. Styx (6:33)
SIDE B
B1. Horizons Imaginaires (4:18)
B2. Opus 444 (4:48)
B3. Amalgame Synthetique (4:50)
B4. Atlantide (3:55)

Line-up / Musicians
Remi Bouchaud / composition, rhythm guitar
Henri Chenuet / recording
Saino / producer
Philippe Laine / composition, lead guitar
Didier Laine / bass
Dominique Herisse / cover
Andre Griffon / drums
Pierre Ortion / keyboards

Far superior to most instrumental fusion albums coming from Europe during this time, Saino provides much more firepower than expected, plus the melodic content is very high - keeping this from a cold technical academic exercise. Five piece group that employs both a lead and rhythm guitar, which seems to be the magic formula that propels Saino's music forward. (ashratom RYM)